The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Accord 2.0 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 25,000
€ 42,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Accord 2.0 is 5.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Honda Accord 2.0
Mercedes C 280
56.7
72.4
80.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
72.4 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.7 in
Height
56.9 in
106.5
186
108.7
180.6
186 in
Length
180.6 in
106.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Accord 2.0
Mercedes C 280
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.24 %
General
Honda Accord 2.0
Mercedes C 280
CU1/CW1
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Accord 2.0
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Accord 2.0
154 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
142 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Accord 2.0
142 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Honda Accord 2.0
Mercedes C 280
134 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.0
21.25 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Accord 2.0
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda Accord 2.0
32 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
553 mi
Range
436 mi
Honda Accord 2.0
553 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
Honda Accord 2.0
138.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Accord 2.0
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
